Buyende nuclear power plant
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Buyende nuclear power plant is an announced nuclear power plant in Kasaato Hill, Buyanja County, Buyende District, Uganda.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Buyende nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Announced[1] | 2031 (planned)[1] | 1000 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | APR-1400[2] |
| 2 | Announced[1] | – | 1000 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | APR-1400[2] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Buyende nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Commercial operation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2031[1] |
Location
Table 3: Unit-level location details for Buyende nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasaato Hill, Buyanja County, Buyende District, Uganda[3] | 1.243964, 33.114454 (approximate) |
| 2 | Kasaato Hill, Buyanja County, Buyende District, Uganda[3] | 1.243964, 33.114454 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the nuclear power plant:
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/uganda-announces-plans-to-start-nuclear-power-generation/2841543.
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